About
The Horse Algebra Question refers to a picture of an algebraic equation featuring horses, horseshoes and boots. Despite the ostensible simplicity of the equation, people have reached many different answers, sparking the picture’s spread.
Origin
On February 17th, 2016, the Facebook page for Horse.com[5] uploaded the picture. It has over 2,600 reactions as of September 7th, 2016.
Spread
On August 17th, 2016, Facebook user Nejib Tej reuploaded the picture.[1] As of September 7th, 2016, it has over 76,000 reactions and nearly 14,000 shares.
The problem grew in popularity to the point where both Mashable,[2] Daily Mail,[6] and Daily Dot[3] covered the internet’s frustration with it. The Youtube channel MindYourDecisions[4] posted a video on September 7th explaining the problem.
Search Interest
External References
[2]Mashable – This harder-than-it-looks math problem is baffling the entire internet
[3]The Daily Dot – Can you solve this easy algebra problem that’s baffling the internet?
[4]Youtube – The Horse Horseshoe Boots Viral Algebra Problem – The Correct Answer Explained
[6]Daily Mail -Can YOU solve it? This ‘simple’ algebra equation is the latest brainteaser to leave the internet baffled
[2]Mashable – This harder-than-it-looks math problem is baffling the entire internet
[3]The Daily Dot – Can you solve this easy algebra problem that’s baffling the internet?
[4]Youtube – The Horse Horseshoe Boots Viral Algebra Problem – The Correct Answer Explained
[6]Daily Mail -Can YOU solve it? This ‘simple’ algebra equation is the latest brainteaser to leave the internet baffled